I have ended up purchasing a set from EDS racing they have a 4 piece metric set. I've been boring one since my last set stripped out and love them. From what i've read its a just like Hudy's drivers.

It does??

I don't remember my sc10 coming with tools. It WAS a long time ago, so maybe my memory isn't too great.

Will be running the Tekin RX8/1900kv combo. Does 19-21 tooth pinions sound about right. Medium/Large outdoor tracks and a indoor track that's maybe 110x60 or so. Thanks guys.

im no expert but what ive been reading thats sounds about right

If you've built some 10th scale kits, you'll find the RC8 kit to be a joy. The shocks and difs come assembled. just fill them with fluids. All 6 turnbuckles and steering link come assembled and so close to spec on length, it isn't funny.

The front end has been changed from the original RC8 (first on the RC8b) to make it's assembly and maintenance too easy!

You'll need good 1.5, 2 and 2.5 hexes (I use EDS, RC Pro and associated tools. Not planned that way, but all are good quality) and sometimes a 5.5mm nut driver.

In spite of AE not always offering up a drivable box setup, the RC8 series offer up a really good starting point. Find out what tires work best for your home track and tune from there.

Have fun!

I"m running the 1700 on 4 cells, with pinions ranging from 15-17 teeth.

I like using all the throttle available...

the shocks and diffs arent assembled on the rc8.2 not sure if they are on the e version but not sure

I'm by no means an expert. The only other rc I "built" was a b4.1. The directions are well drawn out. The directions go step by step & tell you which bag to grab. Basically you grab a bag & use all the parts in that bag & assemble, then grab the next bag as directed & assemble. No special tools required. The kit comes w/ allen wrenches I think 1.5, 2.0mm & 2.5. It also comes with shock fluid & diff oil.

Hope that helps.

My 8.2e came without the shocks & diffs assembled. They went together smoothly though.

Well, don't that make me look like a dork. Subscribed to 1 too many RC8 thread...

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nope ...im the same way i have so many subscriptions i have to go through and delete them all the time

the tools that come with the kit are not suitable for building the kit you need metric tools and a 5.5 nut driver ....be careful when you try to adjust the droop screws in the front....if you dont have a 2mm ball driver you could easily stripe the screws .....i drilled a hole in each upper front arm so i could easily access the droop screws worked pretty good ....and make sure and locktite any screws that are going into aluminum ...

Sounds like Legos!!

But seriously, I knew the shocks/diffs came assembled, but the turnbuckles all assembled to length? Very nice! This should be a breeze.

Now I just wish I could paint. Good thing I have friends that can. haha.

yeah the turnbuckles were nice i hate turnbuckles ...and they were really close to right ....just need that trick ae turnbuckle wrench now ...or use the janky one in the kit